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1997 Dodge Caravan running hot when idle/fans not turning o

Tiny
OMARABK2
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  • 1997 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 144,000 MILES
My car ran hot today for the first time. I checked the fuses all is well, and the coolant was full.

Noticed it on a cool day in virginia, as I was waiting at a drive through.

Turned off the car and waited for it to cool down, then drove home without any temp gauge going crazy.

The radiator fans don't seem to be turning on however. Is there a seperate switch/fuse that turns these on? Or Is it a thermostat issue?

thanks
Bobby
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Saturday, September 20th, 2008 AT 3:52 PM

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Tiny
BMRFIXIT
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  • 19,053 POSTS
Wait for it to cool down open radiator and check coolant level
if low add as needed
and check for leaks
check thermostat
check fuses and relays
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Saturday, September 20th, 2008 AT 7:58 PM
Tiny
LENNON32988
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I had the same problem with my 1997 dodge caravan, 6 cyclinder, 3.3, the fan relay was bad. It was located on the frame and under the acual fans. It was almost impossible to find and take off.
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Sunday, September 21st, 2008 AT 4:07 AM

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